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Pie Crust

QVCkitty1 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:29:26 GMT

I make a good pie crust , if I do say so, however, not being able to leave well enough alone, I did some googling this morning. Have any of you made the crust with the vodka added ? It's all butter for the fat, which is fine, but it calls for vodka and a bit of sugar. Does the addition of vodka make a real difference ? I might try it. TIA. 🥧

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cuddles — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:33:26 GMT

Might depend on whether the vodka is for you or the for the pie crust.

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Mellyg — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:35:52 GMT

I haven't personally tried it, but have been wanting to. I've heard that vodka is a foolproof secret for perfect crust!

@cuddles , it's a little for the pie, a little more for the baker, right?!?

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Shepherd — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:02:29 GMT

Yes, a couple of times.

FYI.........

What does adding vodka to pie crust do?

By using vodka instead of water, you can add more liquid to your dough, making it easier to roll, while still limiting the gluten development that can threaten to turn your tender dough tough.

You can't taste vodka in the pie dough. I've also used vinegar which Martha Stewart & King Arthur have recipes for. But, usually don't use it. Keep my fingers crossed my dough will roll out easily without.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:51:32 GMT

@cuddles wrote:
Might depend on whether the vodka is for you or the for the pie crust.

@cuddles , You're funny ! 😻

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:53:23 GMT

My SIL makes a crust that includes vodka as an ingredient, but it also callls for 3 parts butter and 1 part shortening. I've never made it, but find it tasty as used in her apple pie. I'm not a drinker, but cannot discern the taste of the vodka in the crust.

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Travone — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:25:22 GMT

@QVCkitty1 I'd be happy to come over and taste test your ingredients for you.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:32:26 GMT

@Travone wrote:
@QVCkitty1 I'd be happy to come over and taste test your ingredients for you.

@Travone , You are a giver, I can tell . 😻

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:34:53 GMT

Well I did it, and the dough now it's resting in the fridge. The real test is roll out time. 🤞

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Carmie — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:41:11 GMT

I make pies often and occasionally try a different crust recipe. I did use a vodka once.

The crust was good, but not any different with or without the vodka. My family prefers an all butter pie crust, so I make those.

Last week, I tried a crust with powdered buttermilk added. It was a little bit difficult to work with...a whole lot of elasticity. My DH said the flavor was excellent and it didn't get real brown. I used cinnamon sugar on the leaves.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:01:12 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
I make pies often and occasionally try a different crust recipe. I did use a vodka once.

The crust was good, but not any different with or without the vodka. My family prefers an all butter pie crust, so I make those.

Last week, I tried a crust with powdered buttermilk added. It was a little bit difficult to work with...a whole lot of elasticity. My DH said the flavor was excellent and it didn't get real brown. I used cinnamon sugar on the leaves.

I love to decorate with leaves, very pretty.

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on the bay — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:26:38 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
@Travone wrote:
@QVCkitty1 I'd be happy to come over and taste test your ingredients for you.
@Travone , You are a giver, I can tell . 😻
@Travone I will join you!😁

@QVCkitty1 -

It really does sound very good!

I'm going to tell my gourmet daughter about it!

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ImABoor — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 23:59:18 GMT

I have added vodka to my pie crust for years. Add 1 tbl. to the cold/iced water. I think it makes it easier to handle & roll out. I add 1 tbl. of sugar and refrigerate my dough overnight B4 using. I find the crust nice & flaky.

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:39:30 GMT

I love a good pie....now I know why my crusts were not as flaky as I wanted/expected them to be...I did not refrigerate before rolling out. I didn't know that was one of the secrets to a good crust.

My mom would take the left over dough and roll it out..add butter, cinnamon, and other spices, roll it up and bake....oh so good...we called them rollie pollies...ah the memories.

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Carmie — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 01:40:14 GMT

@Mom2Dogs Sometimes I refrigerate my dough before rolling and sometimes not. I make dough really fast with half frozen water and butter, so my crust is cold. The secret to flaky dough is not to over knead it. As soon as it balls up, it is done even if the butter is still in small pieces.

My mother always rolled the left over dough smeared with butter, cinnamon and sugar and I do it too. My kids used to fight over it, now my DH grabs it while still warm. Sometimes I put small pieces of apple and nuts in it if I made apple pie.

Yes, great memories of my childhood.

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LilBitMissty — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 03:52:17 GMT

I can remember growing up, when Mom would make her pies. She always made extra pie dough so she could make her chocolate rolls. Boy were those good.

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stargazergal — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 12:34:00 GMT

Wow what a Beautiful Pie !!!

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happycat — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:56:18 GMT

Lord @Carmie, that looks better than any pie that I've ever bought!

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4kitties — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 02:09:03 GMT

@Carmie

That pie is just perfect! I could never do that........